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Aspen

Rocky Mountain High

Known as a ski resort town, Aspen's history goes back to its roots as a silver-mining village tucked away in an isolated valley of the Rocky Mountains.

For ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Aspen trip website .

Charlotte to Aspen is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Charlotte in July, expect nights in Aspen to be much colder, around 49°F, while days are little chillier, around 81°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can drive to Ouray.

Traveling by car from Aspen to Ouray takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Aspen in July, expect nights in Ouray to be about the same, around 52°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Pagosa Springs.

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Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs is a municipality that is the county seat of, and the only incorporated municipality in, Archuleta County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): witness a stunning natural landmark at The Springs Resort & Spa, explore the activities along San Juan River Walk, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Treasure Falls.

For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Pagosa Springs road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Ouray to Pagosa Springs takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. When traveling from Ouray in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Pagosa Springs, with highs around 81°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Mesa Verde National Park.

Traveling by car from Pagosa Springs to Mesa Verde National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car; or do a combination of shuttle and taxi. Traveling from Pagosa Springs in July, you will find days in Mesa Verde National Park are a bit warmer (90°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Colorado Springs.

Getting from Mesa Verde National Park to Colorado Springs by combination of taxi and flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, flight, and shuttle; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in July, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.